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TV highlights

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SUNDAY 8 p.m. on WTAE American Idol

The search for contenders who might be America’s next superstar wraps up with auditions in Los Angeles, San Diego and Ojai, Calif. This week features the final auditions in front of celebrity judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Ryan Seacrest is the host.

MONDAY 9:01 p.m. on WPGH America’s Most Wanted

Returning at a time when technology looms large in the public consciousn­ess, this reboot of a long-running crime-fighting series has a new host in Elizabeth Vargas, who breaks down some of the toughest cases. She consults with a team of experts representi­ng law enforcemen­t units such as the FBI, U.S. Marshall’s Office and Secret Service. Viewers at home have a unique opportunit­y to be armchair detectives by aiding in the pursuit of justice and helping law enforcemen­t track down fugitives.

TUESDAY 8 p.m. on KDKA NCIS

After Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his NCIS team uncover a secret dogfightin­g ring, the case leads to a completely unexpected move by one of the team members. The guest cast includes Laura San Giacomo, Hugo Armstrong, Max Adler and Nancy Linehan Charles.

WEDNESDAY 9 p.m. on HGTV Farmhouse Fixer

A historical house from 1873 is transforme­d into a vibrant modern home. Host Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin team up to give a young family of five a home bursting with fun colors, shiny brass, whimsical bird wallpaper and even a beehive on the outside property.

THURSDAY 9 p.m. on E! Overserved With Lisa Vanderpump

In each half-hour episode of this new reality series, host Lisa Vanderpump welcomes two to three celebrity guests to her extravagan­t garden at Villa Rosa for an outdoor evening of surprises and candid conversati­on. Scheduled to make appearance­s this season are Anna Camp, Cheryl Hines, Iggy Azalea, Jaleel White, Gabriel Iglesias, Joel McHale, Jim Jeffries and Margaret Cho.

FRIDAY 9 p.m. on WQED Great Performanc­es at the Met

“Renee Fleming in Concert” opens Season 15 of this classical music series. From the cozy music salon of Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., superstar soprano Fleming performs arias by Puccini and Massenet, along with selections by Handel and Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

SATURDAY 8 p.m. on TCM Movie: Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever

Mickey Rooney had his seventh (out of 16) outings in the title role of this lightweigh­t but charming 1939 romantic comedy, which finds teenage Andy upset that his girlfriend, Polly Benedict (Ann Rutherford), has fallen for a handsome military lieutenant. In his wounded state, Andy soon grows infatuated with Miss Rose Meredith (Helen Gilbert), his high school drama teacher.

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